Lifestyle briefs -- Published Nov. 15, 2012

Thursday

Nov 15, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Animal Rescue of Tracy and Petfinder.com are trying to place cats and dogs into foster homes by Christmas for the national Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays program. All supplies and veterinary care will be provided.

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Animal Rescue of Tracy and Petfinder.com are trying to place cats and dogs into foster homes by Christmas for the national Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays program. All supplies and veterinary care will be provided.

Information:(209) 642- 4324.

Golden 1 Credit Union will have collection bins for nonperishable food items, diapers, baby formula and other necessities to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank through Nov. 30. Stockton locations are 850 W. March Lane, 941 W. March Lane and 4321 E. Morada Lane. Tracy location is at 3202 W. Grant Line Road.

Information: golden1.com.

The American Association of University Women's Calaveras Scholarship Trust is accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors attending colleges or vocational schools and women older than 25 who will be starting or returning to college for a degree. The deadline to apply is April 1.

The Maya Angelou Branch Library will host a video game event at 3 p.m. today at the library, 2324 Pock Lane, Stockton. Test your skill at various electronic games and enjoy snacks with other videogamers.

Information: (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323; ssjcpl.org.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Stockton will hold its 43rd community dinner Saturday for those who might otherwise not have a Thanksgiving meal.

Members of the church at 444 N. American St., will serve the meal from noon to 2 p.m.

Information: (209) 464-1936.

The Stockton Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a general membership meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 445 N. San Joaquin St., Stockton. The 2012 election of officers will take place, as well as input for the San Joaquin County health planning and needs assessment.

Information: (209) 430-5587 or stocktonnaacp.org.

The Iota Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi at University of the Pacific will hold its 11th annual Red Dress Gala at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Waterloo Gun & Bocci Club, 4343 N. Ashley Lane, Stockton.

The event features a formal dinner and a silent and live auction. Tickets are $55.

The gala's featured speaker is Dr. Amardeep K. Singh, a cardiologist at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Donations gathered through auctioned items and wine purchases will go directly to the Alpha Phi Foundation and St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton.

Tickets are $50 per person. Proceeds help sponsor future scholarship recipients in the area.

Information: (209) 481-5387.

Catching the talent-show craze, Lodi is preparing for its first Lodi Has Talent, scheduled for Jan. 19.

The city will still hold its annual Senior Follies, but this event will showcase younger talent. Auditions are set for 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 11 for youths 5 to 17, and from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 for adults 18 to 54 at Hutchins Street Square Charlene Powers Lange Performing Arts Theatre.

Organizers are looking for people those who can sing, dance, play a musical instrument or perform some other talent. Acts auditioned must be those planned for the show, and performers are responsible for costumes, props, accompaniment or necessary music.

Information: (209) 333-6800.

New Melones Lake will have a geocaching event - also known as a treasure hunt using GPS devices - starting at 10 a.m. Sunday at the equestrian staging area at the Peoria Recreation Area. Rangers will hide trinkets along the trail on the way to the Dam Overlook, and will provide the coordinates. Participants must bring their own equipment. The event is a moderate three-mile roundtrip hike.

Information: (209) 536-9094, ext. 236, or email tneal@usbr.gov.

The Tracy American Chronic Pain Association will hold a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Black Bear Diner, 2351 Toste Road, Tracy. The group will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. All are welcome, but an RSVP must be made no later than 10 a.m. Monday.

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